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Driving with a suspended license in Washington State is a misdemeanor, with penalties including up to 90 days in jail and fines up to $1,000. If charges are dismissed, you may be able to recover a towed vehicle. Contact the towing company with dismissal documentation, and if necessary, file a complaint with the Washington State Department of Licensing. If the vehicle is lost, consider filing a complaint with the Washington State Attorney Generals Office and seek legal advice for potential compensation. Contact the Washington State Bar Association for a lawyer referral if needed.Full Conversation
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Driving with a suspended license in the third degree can carry serious penalties. To provide you with more information, could you please let me know which state you are in? Different states have varying laws and penalties for this offense.
Washington State
In Washington State, driving with a suspended license in the third degree is considered a misdemeanor. Potential penalties include:
- Up to 90 days in jail
- Fines up to $*,*
Do you have any prior offenses or is this your first time facing this charge?
I had priors but when it happened was this happened for * they changed the laws now also I was living in my bed and there's a lot about that in Washington and all my charges were dismissed so because my charger was just missed out the entirely in my vehicle back cuz it was towed I lost my van
Since your charges were dismissed, you might be able to recover your towed vehicle. Here's a general outline of steps you could take in Washington State:
- Contact the towing company and present the dismissal documentation.
- If the towing company refuses, consider filing a complaint with the Washington State Department of Licensing.
Was there any notification provided prior to your vehicle being towed?
No the state police just had them tow it so I couldn't drive it and they are they took the van's gone the tow company don't have it no more it's still on my department licensing website at the thing that I own the vehicle but yeah they don't have it so what do I do now
You should consider taking the following steps:
- Gather all relevant documents, including proof of vehicle ownership and the dismissal of charges.
- Contact the Washington State Department of Licensing to report the situation and seek guidance.
- File a formal complaint about the towing company and the loss of your vehicle.
Have you received any written confirmation or documentation from the towing company or the police regarding the tow?
No when it happened I went to the tow company place to make arrangements to make payments to get my vehicle out but I had to put the vehicle in my name so I didn't have the money this was several years ago and then I finally went through Corona virus finally went to court now recently and they just missed the charges so it's been gone for about *-4 years
You may still have options to address this issue. Consider these steps:
- File a complaint with the Washington State Attorney General's Office regarding the towing company.
- Seek legal advice on potential compensation for your lost vehicle due to the towing company's actions.
Have you already spoken with an attorney about this matter?
No that's why I was just asking you just to see what I should do or just give me some input you know something to help me out think about
Since your charges were dismissed and your vehicle was improperly towed, you might have a strong case. Here are some steps you can take:
- File a complaint with the Washington State Attorney General's Office about the towing company.
- Seek legal advice for potential compensation for your lost vehicle.
Have you considered contacting the Washington State Bar Association for a referral to a lawyer specializing in towing disputes?
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